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JESSICA BEDORE

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I'm a lover of true love who's happiest with a film camera or glass of wine in hand (or both, if we're being honest)

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Corinne + Andrew | A Fall Fete at the Gorgeous Vennebu Hill

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Weddings

In a year that was full of uncertainties and weeks that just felt weird, Corinne and Andrew’s wedding was a little bit of normal for us. They had a beautiful day at Vennebu Hill, which I can only describe as “elevated rustic”… seriously you should see the view from this place. This is not your […]

Rachel + Connor | A Mountain Engagement Session in Vail, CO

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Engagement

When we had the opportunity to photograph the newly engaged Rachel and Connor in their current home, Vail, CO, we jumped on it! While Vail is usually a winter destination, it was so lovely to see the mountains full of just-turned Aspen trees. Rachel and Connor were the sweetest hosts and showed us all of […]

Chasing Golden Sunlight in the Hills of San Francisco

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Engagement

This couple. This light. This location. I’ll never forget this incredible day in the hills of San Fran with Maggie, Chris and that stunning Reformation dress. All images shot on Fuji 400 film and developed by the talented team at The FIND Lab.

Nantucket in Door County | A Late Summer Vacation with Cherry Blossom Events

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Personal

Ahhh Door County. One of my favorite places in Wisconsin. It’s gorgeous as the world wakes up in spring, comes alive in Fall, cozies up in winter and shines bright in summer. My friends at Cherry Blossom Events planned the best late summer getaway… trying to enjoy those last fleeting moments of summer before fall […]

Lexi + Kane | A Beautiful Summer Wedding at The LedgeCrest Reserve

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Uncategorized

Sometimes, you meet a couple and just click. That’s exactly what happened with Lexi and Kane! I met these two when they were very early in their planning process, and was able to be a part of their journey nearly the entire way. Whenever that happens, it’s always bittersweet when the wedding is over – […]

A Modern Minimal Editorial at the Armour House in Lake Forest, IL

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Editorial

This shoot was such a creative dream and a labor of love for our team. It was planned for March of this year and then, like everything else, was cancelled when COVID hit our area. Still wanting to collaborate, our team decided to host our shoot safely while still maintaining distancing and masking. It was […]

Becca + Paul | A Perfect Summer Engagement Session at Kohler-Andrae State Park

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Engagement

Becca and Paul are two of the kindest souls! After having to reschedule their engagement sessions a few times this summer due to venues being closed and this whole COVID thing, we were finally able to meet up. I was so glad that our original plans in Milwaukee didn’t work out, because I got to […]

The Nasser Family | A Summer Session at Illinois Beach State Park

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Family

The most adorable family on a perfect summer day! Enjoy our favorites from this family session at Illinois Beach State park 🙂

Kelli + Carter |A Sunny Dallas Arboretum Engagement Session

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Engagement

Earlier this summer, we met up with Kelli and Carter in Dallas for their engagement session! We’re so glad this weekend was still able to happen in the midst of COVID-19. We followed every safety precaution available and picked the Dallas Arboretum so that we could place plenty of distance between us and others. These […]

Margaret + Tim | A Backyard Garden Wedding Stunning Florals and Personal Details

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Film

Oh my goodness… this wedding. It still gives me all the feels. Every now and then, even after shooting weddings for nearly a decade, we capture a wedding that takes our breath away. Don’t get us wrong, ALL wedding days do this at one point or another, but sometimes we leave wedding days with a […]

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